The Zealous Strike foil card (CN2 #101) from the 2016 Conspiracy: Take the Crown set, featuring a +2/+2 boost and first strike ability.
Zealous Strike
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Conspiracy: Take the Crown
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Zealous Strike, identified as card number 101 in the Conspiracy: Take the Crown expansion, is a white instant card released by Wizards of the Coast in 2016. This foil variant, illustrated by Bud Cook, allows players to target a creature, granting it +2/+2 power and toughness along with first strike until the end of the turn. The card’s mana cost of {1}{W} makes it an efficient option for early-game board control, while its flavor text adds narrative depth to the set’s political intrigue. Collectors often seek out this card for its foil finish, which enhances the visual appeal of the artwork and the set’s distinctive design language. As part of the Conspiracy series, Zealous Strike represents a unique sideboard mechanic originally designed for Draft formats, making it a notable piece for enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering’s strategic depth. Whether you are building a set collection or exploring the strategic possibilities of the Conspiracy block, this card offers both aesthetic and gameplay value. Its foil treatment ensures it catches the light, appealing to those who appreciate the tactile and visual aspects of trading card collecting. For fans of white mana strategies or the Conspiracy universe, this card remains a relevant and desirable addition to any collection.
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Zealous Strike
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Bud Cook
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Instant
W
Card Text
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Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains first strike until end of turn.
"Cower, fiend. The night is yours no longer."
